Augustinus Bader · Moisturizer
The Cream 100ml
Lower-concern choice, no known PFAS-prone ingredients, but brand offers no transparency on formulation safety.
Augustinus Bader's The Cream is a cosmetic moisturizer with no established PFAS risk factors; creams typically do not require water-repellent or grease-resistant coatings that drive PFAS use. The brand does not publicly disclose full ingredient sourcing or test for PFAS, making complete confidence impossible.
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Cream moisturizer; primary ingredients likely humectants, emollients, water, and botanical extracts per Augustinus Bader
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
cosmetics is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
The Cream is a water-based emulsion combining humectants (likely glycerin), plant-derived emollients, and proprietary botanical extracts. Augustius Bader's formulations typically avoid synthetic silicones and high-risk preservative systems, instead relying on gentler chemical stabilizers. The cream base itself poses minimal chemical hazard provided it avoids problematic colorants or heavy fragrance loads. No unusual ingredients known to trigger contamination or degradation under normal storage.
The brand's record and disclosure
Augustius Bader publishes ingredient lists and avoids many industry red flags (silicones, parabens in some formulations). However, the brand does not explicitly disclose PFAS screening or third-party testing results, leaving some room for manufacturing uncertainty. No significant safety recalls or regulatory actions recorded for this product line. Brand positioning emphasizes naturality and clinical backing but stops short of full transparency on chemical supply-chain auditing.
How it compares in its category
Luxury moisturizers in this price range vary widely in rigor; Augustius Bader sits in the middle-to-upper tier for ingredient transparency compared to mass-market brands. Most competitors at similar price points also lack PFAS disclosure and third-party certification. Compared to clinically focused dermatology brands (CeraVe, Cetaphil), this cream is less documented but uses fewer synthetic actives, reducing some chemical exposure. Versus organic-certified alternatives, Augustius Bader relies more on synthetic preservatives but fewer plant allergen loads.
If you buy it
Store away from direct sunlight and heat above 25C to avoid emulsion separation or preservative instability. Use the spatula or pump to minimize bacterial introduction; never use fingertips directly in the jar if you return it after opening. Discard within 6-12 months of opening (typical cream shelf life); unopened shelf life is 2-3 years. If irritation develops, patch-test and cross-check against fragrance or botanical extracts rather than assuming preservative sensitivity.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Augustius Bader formulations typically include fragrance components; while botanical extracts are gentler than synthetic fragrance blends, individual essential oils (e.g., lavender, rose) can trigger contact dermatitis or respiratory sensitivity in susceptible users. No specific allergen incidents recorded for this product.
Preservative system safety
The brand avoids parabens in many lines but does not publicly detail which preservatives are used in The Cream (likely phenoxyethanol or gentle synthetics). No concerning levels of formaldehyde-releasing preservatives are known; standard cosmetic preservatives at approved concentrations do not pose hazard for topical application.
Heavy metals in botanical extracts
Plant-derived ingredients can concentrate heavy metals if sourced from contaminated soil; Augustius Bader's brand reputation suggests quality sourcing, but the company does not publish heavy metal testing data. Risk is low for standard skincare use unless applied to compromised skin barrier.
Emulsion stability and microbial growth
Cream formulations are prone to bacterial or mold growth if contaminated during use or storage in humid bathrooms. The product is not preserved at levels for leave-on water-based creams to resist gross microbial load over extended periods; proper closure and dry storage mitigate this entirely.
Talc or talc-substitute contamination
The Cream is unlikely to contain talc (a powder ingredient) but may use silicates or other anti-caking agents if formulated as a thicker paste. No evidence of talc use in Augustius Bader moisturizers; talc-free positioning is standard in the luxury segment.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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